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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 5 years prior to the WB800F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung WB800F

 SP-565UZ WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WB800F SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB800F

 SP-565UZ WB800F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the WB800F.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WB800F is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and WB800F.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
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manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $300